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Cortadito is a Cuban espresso drink that gives you high levels of caffeine in a sweet shot of creamed espresso. This article will show you how you can make your own cortadito drink in a few simple steps. To make this drink, you will need the following: -percolator (stove top espresso maker) -coffee beans -coffee…

Is rice one of your favorite dishes but you don’t enjoy cooking it because it either burns or sticks or you end up with under or overcooked rice? That can be enough to make anyone swear off making rice at home. But if you enjoy rice and want a better way to make it, rice…

Are you tired from assisting your dog that has been barking endlessly for you to open the door for him? This is one common problem for pet owners. It’s one reason why pet doors were made. Pet doors give access to your dog. They can be easily installed to your wall, panel or doors. One…

Wood machining refers to the process of converting wooden logs into planks, fabricating them into desired shapes and sizes, and polishing them for use in the final product. Wood machining has acquired great importance in recent years due to the short supply of wood and increasing environmental awareness among users and manufacturers. Wood machining techniques…

Even though we’d rather not think about it too much, the inevitable truth is that at some stage we are all going to die. Whether this is sudden or after a prolonged illness the loss of a loved one still weighs heavily on us and is very sad. Much easier to attend the memorial service…

In the spring of 1997, I spent a wonderful day with Dr Omar Amin in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr Amin is one of the most respected and sought-after parasitologists in the world and runs the Parasitology Center Inc in Scottsdale, Arizona. He gave me a copy of his paper ‘Understanding Parasites’ in which there was a…

It seems like it should be pretty easy to repair, right? Your Tuttnauer autoclave is giving you an error code that tells you to add water, so that probably means all you need to do is add some water. But when you take a look, you see the reservoir is already full. Now what? Your…

The coloring books for adults have intricate patterns to color. Some say these are psychologically based patterns to relieve tension. Actually, it’s the coloring we do that causes us to relax and as a result these books are extremely popular. Years ago, I remember catching my wife coloring away with a quiet yet enthusiastic demeanor…

Here’s a technique that is extremely effective for breaking though the facade of a woman who is acting like she’s too good for you. Let her know that you’re aware of her secret insecurities and you aren’t afraid to point them out. Now wait a second!! This is not an invitation to insult her. Instead…

The biggest issue in using flexible circuits is underestimating what is involved in having a successful start up program. Too often supply chain teams treat flex like a commodity, giving the process little time and attention. The result is usually poor quality, higher start up costs and delayed product introduction. The following are five common…

When you are just starting as a budding DJ newbie and are getting the necessary music and equipment put together, you may come across the idea that you need to place your DJ speakers on stands. So you are wondering if DIY speakers stands are a good idea or whether you should buy DJ speaker…

The scissor has 6 different parts that we are going to talk about. They are the tang, the finger grip, the thumb grip, the hand screw, the moving blade and the still blade. The tang is the little piece of metal that extends from the finger grip. This finger grip is for you to rest…

Hiding in the secretive hearts of perhaps every large galaxy in the Universe, they lurk with sinister intent, waiting for their unfortunate dinner to come to them. These strange and mystifying gravitational beasts are supermassive black holes, and they can weigh millions to billions of times more than our Sun, as they dine with a…

Whether you are new to the world of film, shooting your first scenes, or a seasoned veteran, there are untold combinations of lighting that you have to deal with on a regular and consistent basis, especially when dealing with television. Television lighting poses a great number of challenges for any filmmaker, director, cameraman, or even…

Many people love LED panel lights as they provide even light distribution, have a slim look, save you plenty of power and don’t have LED glare. When you are buying the units you need to consider a number of factors that include: Size of the lights The lights come in different sizes. Your choice should…